Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary established in 1984 is situated in the Mukundapuram Taluk of Thrissur District. The headquarters of
the sanctuary is at Echippara which is 28 kms away from the Amballoor village in the north direction. Amballoor is 12kms away
from Thrissur town in the south direction

Location: 76º 31’ and 76º 37’ East Longitude and 10º 22’ and 10º 26’ North Latitude,

Area: 85.067 sq.km.

Year of formation: 1984, (GO(P)259/84/AD/25.08.1984)

Climate: Temperature varies from 15º C to 36º C. Hottest period is March – April.

Drainage: There is a dam constructed across the Chimmony river at 75 m above the sea level. Consequent to the
construction of th dam, an artificial lake has been formed with an area of 10 sq.km. and 20 m depth. The
sanctuary consists of the watershed areas of Kunumali and Mupliam rivers.